Launch: Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa

Africa has a huge opportunity to continue developing sustainably, improve human well-being, and protect nature by investing in solutions to fight climate change and air pollution together. A new Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa from the African Union Commission, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, and the UN Environment Programme, developed by African scientists in a process led by the Stockholm Environment Institute, shows how African leaders can act quickly across 5 key areas—transport, residential, energy, agriculture, and waste—to fight climate change, prevent air pollution, and protect human health. 

At this COP27 side event, representatives from the CCAC, the African Union, and other partners will launch the Assessment, and participate in discussions on how to fast track implementation of the recommended measures across the key action areas - agriculture, energy, residential, transport, and waste. Key interventions on finances, technology and legal frameworks that are required to facilitate the development of the Africa Clean air Program will be discussed.

Agenda 

Moderator: Dr. Harsen NYAMBE, Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, African Union Commission (AUC)

Opening and welcoming remarks

• Martina OTTO, Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
• Prof. Youba SOKONA, Coordinating Co-Chair, the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa

Special Message (5min)

• H. E. Rachel Chebet RUTO, First Lady of Kenya

Presentation: Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa (10min)

• Andriannah MBANDI, Air Quality Expert, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Country level perspectives

• Dr. Thuli N. KHUMALO, Chief Operations Officer, Presidential Climate Commission, South Africa
• Dr. Pacifica Ogolla, Director, Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Kenya

Statement of the African Development Bank (AfDB)

• Dr. Al Hamndou DORSOUMA, Acting Director, Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Africa Development Bank (AfDB)

Statement of the African Union Commission (AUC)

• H.E. Amb. Josefa Leonel Correia SACKO, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, African Union

Ministerial Statements and Official Launch of the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa – Summary for Decision Makers (SDM)

• Hon. Alioune NDOYE, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Senegal
• Hon. Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Arabic Republic of Egypt (Invited)

Closing Statement and Thanks

• Dr. Philip OSANO, Center Director Africa, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
• Kevin HICKS, Coordinator, the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)